SERVICES SPECIALIST

This is a Position Specific-Recruitment for Talbot County Department of Social Services. The Talbot County Department of Social Services is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, 73 miles east of the Baltimore–Washington area across the Bay Bridge. 

It is important that you complete the Supplemental Questions as part of the application process.

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Department of Human Services

Talbot County Department of Social Services

Local General Administration

301 Bay Street

Easton, MD  21601

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the small procurement purchases of equipment, services, supplies, information technology, and travel using competitive or negotiated processes based on local, state or federal policies and procedures.

Perform work in the acquisition of equipment, services, supplies, information technology and other needs of the department, which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated process. 

Responsible for preparing documentation for soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, according to local government policies/procedures, State procurement laws and regulations, DHS policy and Federal guidelines related to funding issues. 

Maintain accurate ledger account balances for all contractual and requested goods or services.

Perform fleet coordination including scheduling of vehicles.

Performs clerical tasks as necessary.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Education:  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  Two years experience in general services functions, office administration activities or in the receiving, storing, issuance, purchase or requisition of equipment, materials, and parts and supplies.

Notes:

1. Additional experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in logistics specialist classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the logistics field of work, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

 Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. One or more years experience creating Excel spreadsheets and/or preparing documents in Word.

2. One or more years experience handling internal and external customers.

3. One or more years experience in fleet management.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

Department of Human Services

Examination Services Unit

Attention: Betty Ketterman 

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email:  bettyj.ketterman@maryland.gov.; Voice 410-767-7147, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

The paper application must be received by 5PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.  Resumes and copies of diplomas are not required for this examination process.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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